The Unmasked Blog
Truth-telling for women done playing small.

Truth Serum: Confessions and Moving Forward
On Facebook this morning, I wrote the longest status update I've ever written. I'm reposting it here and then adding a few thoughts. I am a bisexual. I've known my entire life that I was attracted to both women and men, but didn't have a word for it. And, to be quite honest, I ran away from it....
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What’s Your Challenge This Year?
I think it's important to practice what you preach. In my case, I primarily "preach" about having courageous conversations with yourself so you can step into who you're meant to be. And, in order to help myself to move forward, I'm always reading new inspirational and...
Comfort is Lying to You
If you take a cursory look at being comfortable, it looks benign enough. Being comfortable gives us a sense of being safe and secure. Somewhere deep inside of us, comfort lures us with the sense of "happily ever after"...of eternal peace and bliss. But, if you keep...
Health and Forgiveness of Self
There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love. ~Bryant H. McGill Many times when we think of forgiveness, the first thought that comes to mind is forgiving others. However, sometimes the most important person we have to forgive is...
The Healthy Body and Mind of Forgiveness
When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free. ~Catherine Ponder Many times, we can feel completely justified in our...
Question #11 – What Is Your Personal Mantra?
Do you have a personal mantra? If so, would you please share it? My personal mantra? I deserve to be loved, accepted and have the courage to help others. I also promise to surround myself with like-minded people. What about you? Do you have a personal mantra? Deidre...
Question #12 – Would You Change Anything In Your Past?
If you had a magic wand and could alter any part of your past, would you do it? Why or why not? No. Absolutely not! I wouldn't change a thing! Why? Because, plain and simple, I love my life. I have two beautiful children, a husband I adore and adores me and I have...